Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
L Methylfolate
Not animal-derived
L-Methylfolate is the active, naturally occurring form of folate (vitamin B9). Folate is essential for cell growth and DNA synthesis. …
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L Theanine
Not animal-derived
L-theanine is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves, particularly green tea. It can also be produced synthetically for …
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L Tyrosine
L-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning the body can produce it. It is found naturally in many protein-rich foods, …
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Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
Not animal-derived
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is a species of lactic acid bacteria. It is commonly found in fermented foods and is often used …
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Lasagne
Not animal-derived
Lasagne is a type of pasta dish made with layers of flat pasta sheets alternated with fillings such as ragù …
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Leicester Cheese
Animal-derived
Leicester cheese is a hard, unpasteurised cow's milk cheese originating from Leicestershire in England. It is made using a traditional …
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Lemongrass Oil
Not animal-derived
Lemongrass oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves and stalks of the lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon citratus). It has …
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Liquid egg white
Animal-derived
Liquid egg white is the clear, viscous fluid found inside an egg, separated from the yolk. It is primarily composed …
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Madras Curry Powder
Not animal-derived
Madras curry powder is a spice blend originating from India, named after the city of Madras (now Chennai). It typically …
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Magnesium salts of citric acid
Not animal-derived
Magnesium salts of citric acid are mineral compounds formed by reacting citric acid with a magnesium source. Citric acid is …
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Maize bran
Not animal-derived
Maize bran is the outer layer of the maize (corn) kernel. It is a by-product of the milling process when …
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Maize Flour
Not animal-derived
Maize flour, also known as cornflour in some regions, is a fine powder made from dried maize (corn) kernels. The …
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Malt Vinegar Flavour
Malt vinegar flavour is a flavouring substance designed to mimic the taste and aroma of malt vinegar. It is typically …
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Mild White Cheddar Cheese
Animal-derived
Mild white cheddar cheese is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced by culturing milk and then …
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Milk Solids
Animal-derived
Milk solids are the non-fat components of milk, including proteins, lactose (milk sugar), and minerals. They are produced by removing …
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Mineral water
Not animal-derived
Mineral water is water sourced from a protected underground source, characterised by its natural purity and beneficial mineral content. It …
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Mini Pepperoni
Animal-derived
Mini pepperoni are small, cured, spiced sausages, typically made from pork and beef. They are seasoned with paprika and other …
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Mint leaf
Not animal-derived
Mint leaf comes from various species of the mint plant (Mentha spp.), a perennial herb native to Europe and the …
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Monosodium phosphate
E339i
Monosodium phosphate is a sodium salt of phosphoric acid. It is produced industrially by neutralising phosphoric acid with a sodium …
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Natural basil flavouring
Not animal-derived
Natural basil flavouring is derived from the basil plant (Ocimum basilicum). It is produced by extracting aromatic compounds from basil …
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Natural peach flavouring
Natural peach flavouring is derived from natural sources, such as peach fruits or other plant materials, through processes like extraction …
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Natural peanut flavouring
Natural peanut flavouring is derived from roasted peanuts or peanut components. It is created through processes such as extraction, distillation, …
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Nuts
Not animal-derived
Nuts are the fruit of certain trees and shrubs, consisting of a hard shell enclosing an edible kernel. They are …
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Oat milk
Not animal-derived
Oat milk is a plant-based milk alternative made from oats. The oats are typically soaked in water, blended, and then …
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Onion Salt
Not animal-derived
Onion salt is a seasoning blend made from dried, ground onions and salt. The dehydration process concentrates the onion's natural …
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Orange filling
Orange filling is a sweet, fruit-based preparation used to add flavour and moisture to baked goods and confectionery. It typically …
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Pasteurised Egg
Animal-derived
Pasteurised egg is a whole egg product that has been heated to a specific temperature for a set time to …
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Pea Shoots
Not animal-derived
Pea shoots are the young, tender leaves and stems of the pea plant, harvested before the peas develop. They are …
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Pitted green olives
Not animal-derived
Pitted green olives are whole green olives that have had their stones removed. They are typically cured in brine or …
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Potatoes
Not animal-derived
Potatoes are starchy tubers grown underground from the Solanum tuberosum plant. They are a staple crop worldwide, originating from the …
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Protein Enriched Whey Powder
Animal-derived
Protein enriched whey powder is derived from milk during the cheese-making process. It is a concentrated source of whey proteins, …
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Quillaia extract
E999
Animal-derived
Quillaia extract is derived from the bark of the soapbark tree (Quillaja saponaria), native to South America. The bark is …
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Raspberry sauce
Not animal-derived
Raspberry sauce is a sweet condiment made from mashed or puréed raspberries, often combined with sugar and water. It can …
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Raw cacao powder
Not animal-derived
Raw cacao powder is made from unroasted cacao beans, which are dried and fermented before being ground into a powder. …
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Red curry paste
Red curry paste is a versatile condiment originating from Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly Thailand. It is typically made by pounding …
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Red Pepper Paste
Not animal-derived
Red pepper paste is a culinary ingredient made from puréed red peppers, often with added spices, salt, and sometimes vinegar …
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Reduced Fat Greek Style Yogurt
Animal-derived
Reduced fat Greek style yogurt is a dairy product made from cow's milk that has had some of its fat …
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Rice Crispies
Not animal-derived
Rice Krispies are a breakfast cereal made from toasted rice. The grains are cooked, extruded, and then toasted to create …
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Rice vermicelli
Not animal-derived
Rice vermicelli are thin noodles made from rice flour. They are a staple in many Asian cuisines, particularly in Southeast …
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Rosé wine
Animal-derived
Rosé wine is a type of wine made from red grapes. The skins of the grapes are left in contact …
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Rosemary Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Rosemary seasoning is derived from the leaves of the rosemary plant (Salvia rosmarinus), a woody perennial herb native to the …
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Rubbed Oregano
Not animal-derived
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. The leaves are typically dried and rubbed or …
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Salt Replacers
Not animal-derived
Salt replacers are ingredients used to reduce the sodium content of foods while aiming to maintain a salty taste. They …
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San Marzano Tomatoes
Not animal-derived
San Marzano tomatoes are a specific variety of plum tomato, originating from the agro-tomentous plains of Sarno, near Mount Vesuvius …
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Seasoning Oil
Seasoning oil is a type of cooking oil that has been infused with flavourings, often including spices, herbs, garlic, or …
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Sirop De Candi
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Sodium aluminium phosphate
E541
Not animal-derived
Sodium aluminium phosphate is a synthetic inorganic salt. It is produced by reacting aluminium hydroxide with phosphoric acid under controlled …
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Sour Cream & Chive Flavour Seasoning
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Soy Crisps
Not animal-derived
Soy crisps are a processed food product made from soybeans. The soybeans are typically cooked, defatted, and then extruded or …
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Spice Cap Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Spice Cap Seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs used to add flavour to food. The exact composition can …
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